Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole

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   to 375u00b0F. Place frozen vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Pour cooked macaroni over vegetables in colander to drain and quickly thaw vegetables.

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   macaroni and vegetables to same saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing; mix well. Add cooked meat and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. round casserole dish; cover with foil.

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   35 min. or until heated through. Uncover; top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.

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   We made over a favorite KRAFT recipe. Save 110 calories, 13 g of fat and 4 g of saturated fat per serving by preparing with extra lean ground beef instead of 80% lean ground beef and using KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing and KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made with 2% Milk Cheese instead of the regular products.

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   Substitute 1 can (12 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, for the cooked ground beef.

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   Prepare as directed except for baking; cover. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, covered, at 375u00b0F for 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

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   Delight your family with this cheesy easy-to-make meal. As a bonus, the vegetables add a good source of both vitamins A and C while the cheese provides calcium.

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   460 calories, 13g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 1170mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 9g sugars, 36g protein, 45%DV vitamin A, 60%DV vitamin C, 60%DV calcium, 25%DV iron.

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   3 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Meat (VL), 1 Fat

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.